Sherman riot of 1930 remembered: Sherman kicks of Juneteenth with tour of former Black business district

Erik Jackson speaks before tour walkers in 2022. The Sankofa Journey former Black business district tour, now in its second year, brings people together to view the site where it is believed that George Hughes was hanged in Sherman in 1930 as well as the areas were Black leaders lived and worked in 1930. Future Brown / Herald Democrat
1. Friday evening’s walking tour began at the former site of the Andrews Building. This grocery store served the former Black business district. Grayson United…

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